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32.Parliament VII – Money Bills & Budget Flashcards

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What are money bills?

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Money bills are bills mentioned in Article 110 and pertain to the imposition, abolition, remission, or regulation of taxes, as well as the regulation of government borrowings.

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Which article of the constitution defines money bills?

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Money bills are defined in Article 110 of the constitution.

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What does a money bill require for appropriation of funds?

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Any money to be appropriated out of the Consolidated Fund of India requires a money bill.

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Which article deals with the procedure for passing money bills?

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The procedure for passing money bills is outlined in Article 109.

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Where are money bills introduced?

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Money bills are introduced only in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament).

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Who recommends the introduction of a money bill in the Lok Sabha?

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The President recommends the introduction of a money bill in the Lok Sabha.

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What powers does the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) have regarding money bills?

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The Rajya Sabha has restricted powers and cannot reject or amend a money bill.

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Within how many days does the Rajya Sabha need to return the money bill to the Lok Sabha?

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The Rajya Sabha needs to return the money bill within 14 days, either with or without recommendations for amendments.

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What happens if the Rajya Sabha does not return the money bill within the prescribed days?

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If the Rajya Sabha does not return the money bill within the prescribed days, the bill is deemed to have been passed by it.

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Can the Lok Sabha accept or reject the amendments proposed by the Rajya Sabha?

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The Lok Sabha may or may not accept the amendments proposed by the Rajya Sabha.

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Whose assent is required after a money bill is passed by both houses?

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The President’s assent is required after a money bill is passed by both houses.

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What actions can the President take after a money bill is passed by both houses?

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The President can either give assent to the bill or withhold assent.

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Can the President return a money bill for reconsideration?

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No, the President cannot return a money bill for reconsideration.

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What types of bills are not considered as money bills?

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Bills that only pertain to the imposition of fines or pecuniary penalties, or demand payment of license fees or regulation taxes by local authorities, are not considered as money bills.

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Are all financial bills considered as money bills?

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No, all money bills are considered as financial bills, but not all financial bills are money bills.

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Under which article are financial bills mentioned?

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Financial bills are mentioned under Article 117(1) of the constitution.

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Give an example of a financial bill that contains matters beyond those mentioned in Article 110.

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An example is the CAMPA bill of 2015, which included funds as well as the general protection of forests.

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Is the certification of the Speaker required for Finance Bill (I)?

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No, the certification of the Speaker is not required for Finance Bill (I).

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Can the Rajya Sabha amend and reject Finance Bill (I)?

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Yes, the Rajya Sabha can amend and reject Finance Bill (I).

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Is there a provision for a joint sitting for Finance Bill (I)?

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Yes, Finance Bill (I) has a provision for a joint sitting.

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Is the President’s recommendation required for the introduction of Finance Bill (I)?

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Yes, the President’s recommendation is required for the introduction of Finance Bill (I).

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Is there any exception to the President’s recommendation requirement for Finance Bill (I)?

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Yes, if the bill is about the reduction or abolition of tax, it can be introduced without the President’s recommendation.

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Is Financial Bill (II) considered an ordinary bill or a money bill?

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Financial Bill (II) is considered an ordinary bill.

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At which stage is the President’s recommendation required for Financial Bill (II)?

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The President’s recommendation is required at the stage of consideration of Financial Bill (II).

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What is one issue with money bills?
One issue with money bills is the ambiguity surrounding what can be regarded as a money bill and what cannot, leading to controversies.
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What was the Aadhaar bill crisis?
The Aadhaar bill crisis refers to the controversy surrounding the classification of the Aadhaar bill as a money bill, despite arguments that it should have been considered a financial bill.
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What amendment is required in the Constitution regarding money bills?
An amendment in the Constitution is required to clarify what should not be considered a money bill.
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What amendment did the government make through the Finance Act, 2017?
The government made an amendment through the Finance Act, 2017, which changed the function of judicial tribunals.
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Who can be made the chairperson of tribunals according to the amendment made in the Finance Act, 2017?
According to the amendment, a High Court Judge or a person qualified to be a High Court Judge can be made the chairperson of tribunals.
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What does Article 122 of the Constitution bar courts from doing?
Article 122 bars courts from inquiring into the proceedings of Parliament.
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What grounds can the court look into despite procedural irregularities in passing money bills?
The court can look into grounds such as malafide intentions in cases other than procedural irregularities regarding the passing of money bills.
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What did the court determine in the Mangalore Ganesh Bedi Works Case (1962)?
In the Mangalore Ganesh Bedi Works Case, the court held that if a money bill is passed as an ordinary bill, it is considered a procedural irregularity.
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What act was passed as a money bill in 2017?
The Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Act 2017, also known as the Demonetization Act, was passed as a money bill.
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How did the court determine the nature of the Aadhaar bill in the Puttaswamy case (2018)?
In the Puttaswamy case, the court followed the doctrine of pith and substance to determine that the Aadhaar bill, by its very nature, is a money bill.
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What does the doctrine of pith and substance entail?
The doctrine of pith and substance states that when determining whether a law relates to a particular subject, the court looks at the substance of the matter. If the substance of the matter falls within one of the three lists, incidental encroachments on another list do not invalidate it.
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Can you provide an example of the application of the doctrine of pith and substance?
An example is the liquor ban by the Central Government in certain areas of Delhi, which was allowed by the court as it applied the doctrine of pith and substance. The pith in this case was ensuring law and order, and the substance was regulating liquor consumption for the purpose of ensuring law and order.
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What is the purpose of Article 112 (Annual Financial Statement)?
The purpose of Article 112 is to provide a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure in a given financial year.
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What does the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) include?
The Annual Financial Statement includes the estimated receipts and expenditure, ways and means of raising revenue, and the government's policies for the upcoming financial year.
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What does the Finance Bill primarily focus on?
The Finance Bill primarily focuses on matters related to the country's finances, such as taxes, government expenditures, government borrowings, and revenues.
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Why is the Union Budget passed as a Finance Bill?
The Union Budget, which deals with financial matters, is passed as a Finance Bill due to its focus on taxes, government expenditures, and other financial aspects.
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What does the Appropriation Bill enable the government to do?
The Appropriation Bill grants the government the authority to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet the expenditure during the financial year.
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What is the duty of the President regarding the Annual Financial Statement?
It is the duty of the President to lay before the Parliament the Annual Financial Statement every year.
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What is meant by Charged Expenditure?
Charged Expenditure refers to non-votable expenditure from the consolidated fund of India.
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Name some examples of Charged Expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Examples of Charged Expenditure include emoluments and allowances of the President, salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, pensions of judges, salaries of the Comptroller and Auditor General, and administrative expenses of certain offices.
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What is Non-votable Expenditure?
Non-votable Expenditure refers to expenditure that is not subject to parliamentary voting and is designated to ensure the impartiality of certain offices.
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What is Meant Expenditure?
Made Expenditure refers to votable expenditure that requires voting by Parliament and is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India.
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How is the budget introduced in Lok Sabha?
The budget is introduced in Lok Sabha through a Budget Speech.
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What happens after the Budget Speech?
After the Budget Speech, the budget is sent to Rajya Sabha.
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What power does Rajya Sabha have regarding Demands for Grants?
Rajya Sabha has no power with regards to Demands for Grants.
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What important documents are laid before Lok Sabha after the budget is presented?
After the budget is presented, important documents like Demands for Grants and Appropriation bill are laid before Lok Sabha.
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What happens after the budget is sent to standing committees?
The budget is sent to various standing committees for approval of the grants during a break of 2-3 weeks in the Parliament.
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How are the grants approved?
Once the house meets again, the grants are put for voting, specifically the votable part. Demands are usually voted separately to facilitate detailed discussions.
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What happens after the demands are voted on?
Once the demands are voted on, the appropriation bill is deemed to be passed, and it becomes the appropriation act. This act allows the government to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India.
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What is the first stage in the enactment of the budget?
The first stage is the presentation of the budget.
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What occurs during the general discussion stage?
During the general discussion stage, there is a comprehensive discussion on the budget in the Parliament.
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What is the role of departmental committees in the budget enactment process?
The departmental committees scrutinize the budget and provide detailed examination and analysis of the budgetary proposals.
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What happens during the voting on demands for grants stage?
During this stage, Members of Parliament vote on the specific demands for grants, which are allocations of funds for various government departments and programs.
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What is the significance of passing the appropriation bill?
Passing the appropriation bill authorizes the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet its expenditure for the financial year.
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What is the final stage in the enactment of the budget?
The final stage is the passing of the finance bill, which includes provisions related to taxes, government expenditures, and other financial matters.
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When is the Finance Bill introduced in Lok Sabha?
The Finance Bill is introduced in Lok Sabha immediately after the presentation of the Union Budget.
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What is the purpose of the Finance Bill?
The Finance Bill gives effect to the financial proposals of the Government of India, including the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation of taxes proposed in the Budget.
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What does the Finance Bill seek approval for?
The Finance Bill seeks approval of the Parliament for raising resources through taxes, cess, and other financial measures.
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What does an Appropriation Bill seek approval for?
An Appropriation Bill seeks Parliament's approval for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet the approved expenditures of the Government.
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Are both the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill money bills?
Yes, both the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill are classified as money bills.
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When is the Finance Bill introduced in Lok Sabha?
The Finance Bill is introduced immediately after the presentation of the Union Budget.
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What is the purpose of the Finance Bill?
The Finance Bill gives effect to the financial proposals of the Government of India, including the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation of taxes proposed in the Budget.
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What does the Finance Bill seek approval for?
The Finance Bill seeks approval from Parliament for raising resources through taxes, cess, and other financial measures.
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What does an Appropriation Bill seek approval for?
An Appropriation Bill seeks Parliament's approval for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet the approved expenditures of the Government.
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Are both the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill money bills?
Yes, both the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill are classified as money bills.
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What is the first step in the budget process?
The first step is the passage of the Appropriation Bill in Lok Sabha.
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What does the passage of the Appropriation Bill authorize the government to do?
The passage of the Appropriation Bill authorizes the government to draw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for its functioning and implementation of programs and schemes.
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What is discussed after the Appropriation Bill is passed?
After the passage of the Appropriation Bill, the Lok Sabha discusses the Finance Bill, which contains the government's tax proposals.
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What happens once the Finance Bill is passed?
Once the Finance Bill is passed, the budget exercise is considered complete.
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Can you provide an example of the Lok Sabha passing the Appropriation Bill?
The Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation Bill 2021-22, authorizing the government to draw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for its working and implementation of programs and schemes.
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What are cut motions in the context of the Union Budget process?
Cut motions are motions brought forward to reduce the amounts of demands for grants in the Union Budget. They are used to draw the attention of the House to specific matters.
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How many categories of cut motions are there?
There are three categories of cut motions: Disapproval of Policy Cut, Economy Cut, and Token Cut.
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What is a Disapproval of Policy Cut motion?
A Disapproval of Policy Cut motion expresses the mover's disapproval of the policy underlying a demand for grants. The member proposing this motion must specify the particulars of the policy and can advocate an alternative policy.
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What is an Economy Cut motion?
An Economy Cut motion aims to affect the economy of expenditure. It suggests a specific amount by which the demand for grants should be reduced or proposes the omission or reduction of an item in the demand.
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What is a Token Cut motion?
A Token Cut motion is brought forward to raise a specific grievance within the responsibility of the Government of India. It suggests a nominal reduction of Rs. 100 in the demand for grants.
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Are both appropriations and finance bills classified as money bills?
Yes, both appropriations bills and finance bills are classified as money bills.
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What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the approval of money bills?
The Rajya Sabha discusses money bills but does not require its explicit consent. It only returns the bills after discussion.
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What happens after the finance bill is passed?
After the finance bill is passed, it becomes the Finance Act and enters the statute, marking the final approval of the budget by the Parliament.
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What does the term "guillotine" refer to in legislative parlance?
In legislative parlance, "guillotine" refers to the process of bunching together and fast-tracking the passage of financial business, specifically during the Budget Session.
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How is the guillotine used in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session?
In Lok Sabha, the guillotine is applied by the Speaker to put all outstanding demands for grants to vote at once. This typically occurs on the last day designated for the Budget discussion, aiming to ensure timely passage of the Finance Bill.
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What is the purpose of applying the guillotine in the Budget Session?
The purpose of applying the guillotine is to expedite the legislative process and facilitate the timely passage of the Finance Bill, marking the completion of the Budget-related legislative exercise.
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What happens during the recess after the Budget is presented?
During the recess after the Budget presentation, the House Standing Committees examine demands for grants for various ministries and prepare reports.
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What occurs when Parliament reassembles after the recess?
When Parliament reassembles, time is allocated for discussions on the demands for grants of specific ministries, allowing for a detailed examination and debate on their financial requirements.

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